Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant Class and Exam

What is a Paraeducator?

Paraeducators are an integral part of today's classroom. They are key members of the special education team and the Juvenile Court and Community School program. Paraeducators are found in pre-kindergarten classes for children with special needs, in the community serving as job coaches for students with developmental disabilities, in resource rooms for adolescents with learning disabilities, or in a community/court school classroom. Paraeducators are present in most educational settings under the supervision of a teacher. Their skills and contributions make them highly valued and sought after in education. In short, paraeducators enormously impact the students they work with.

CTE Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant Course Description

This course prepares students to meet the mandates of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements to become a Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant in California. Students receive classroom instruction and test in Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Ability to Assist and Employability Skills.

30-HOUR COURSE (Must attend all 30 hours)

Weekday evenings and Saturdays during the day (subject to change)
10 student minimum—class subject to cancellation if 10-student minimum is not
met.

NOTE: You may already qualify for ESSA if you have:

- Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education or
- Obtained an associate (or higher) degree

Course Costs

The current cost of the Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant Class is $25 and is payable by Money Order Only. Please note the Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant next class is TBD.

CTE Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant Testing

Interested in becoming a Paraeducator? There is an opportunity for you to obtain certification by taking and passing the Paraeducator Exam. Please note: If the test is taken and any portion is not passed, the tester will need to attend the Paraeducator Class in order to retest and receive certification.

Testing is available from 4:30 pm - 8 pm. Please click the flyer for date and location information.